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A coastal town with colorful houses and a white church with a tall steeple, set beside a calm bay and framed by snow-dusted mountains and the distinct peak of Kirkjufell glowing in warm sunlight.

Grundarfjordur, Iceland

Cruises to Grundarfjörður, Iceland

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Things to do in Grundarfjörður

At the edge of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and on the shores of Breiðafjörður fjord, Grundarfjörður serves up saga-soaked scenery with a side of small-town charm. Colorful houses pop against a backdrop of lava fields, glacier-fed peaks and the ever-watchful Kirkjufell. This working fishing village is still powered by the sea, but it also draws guests chasing the Northern Lights and drawn to landscapes that feel more lunar than earthly. Cruises to Grundarfjörður offer a front-row seat to Iceland’s storied past, its intense geology and its wild, uncanny beauty.

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  • A broad, gently sloping volcanic hill with green grass and patches of dark rock, overlooking a small town of white and colorful houses under a clear blue sky.

    Climb Helgafell for sweeping views and Viking lore — rumor has it that the moun tian can grant wishes if you keep quiet and don’t look back.

  • A long-haired goat with large curved horns eating hay while standing on a farmyard ground.

    Visit a local goat farm to meet Iceland’s famously hardy herd and sample fresh cheese you’ll still be thinking about mid‑ocean.

  • A lone person walking on a wide black pebble beach with gentle ocean waves and jagged dark cliffs in the distance under a clear sky.

    Explore the black‑pebble beach at Djúpalónssandur where fishermen once tested their strength on ancient lifting stones.

  • A small Icelandic town with bright rooftops along a harbor, set beneath steep mountains with patches of snow and open grassy slopes.

    Try local shark or skyr in the harbor cafés, then toast your bravery with a shot of Brennivín, (affectionately known as “Black Death”).

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Shore excursions to explore in Grundafjörður

From puffin colonies to hidden waterfalls, these adventures dive into Iceland’s wilder side. Each tour reveals something new: dramatic cliffs, vibrant birdlife, glacier views, winding hiking trails — all made for nature lovers (or anyone chasing that perfect shot).

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  • A wide valley with a calm fjord on the left and a distinct pyramid-like mountain ahead, with green and yellow slopes lit by patches of sunlight under a cloudy sky.

    Best of Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    See the peninsula that inspired Journey to the Center of the Earth. This full‑day adventure takes you from the holy hill of Helgafell to Stykkishólmur’s colorful streets, across cliffs at Arnarstapi and through Snæfellsnes National Park. You’ll hear sagas, feel sea spray at Djúpalónssandur’s black beach and watch fishermen’s lifting stones that clink in the tide.

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  • A small white house with a red roof perched on grassy cliffs above deep blue coastal water, with rugged volcanic mountains rising in the background under a bright sky.

    Djúpalónssandur & Arnarstapi

    Spend a half‑day tracing Iceland’s coastal environment. Walk the black‑pebble beach of Djúpalónssandur, gaze at the glacier‑topped Snæfellsjökull and stand on Arnarstapi’s bird‑filled cliffs while your guide unpacks centuries of Viking lore with Icelandic humor as sharp as the wind.

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  • A gently sloping rocky hill and a small cluster of buildings, including a church, reflected clearly in a calm lake under soft, overcast evening light.

    Bjarnarhöfn Shark Farm & Helgafell

    Step into a living saga on this half‑day tour. Taste hákarl, the famously fermented shark, paired with Brennivín schnapps at Bjarnarhöfn Farm, then climb Helgafell, where Vikings once prayed to Thor. Between goat pastures and stone‑walled farms, you’ll meet Icelandic tradition face‑first — brave, bold and maybe a little bit tipsy.

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  • A wide waterfall flowing over a cliff of basalt columns, set in green rolling hills, with the snow-covered Snæfellsjökull volcano towering in the background under a clear blue sky.

    Top of the Diamond by Snowcat

    Hop a snowcat (it’s a vehicle for traveling in snow) and scale the Snæfellsjökull glacier to discover a glittering, otherworldly summit said to be one of Earth’s ‘energy centers’. Your guide drives slowly so you can take in the lava plains, cloud‑wrapped peaks and wind‑bitten silence that make this Iceland’s most mystical spot. You’ll swear the horizon’s been edited by the gods.

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  • A cluster of small houses, including a red one, sitting atop rocky coastal cliffs with deep blue water below and misty mountains rising in the background beneath layered clouds.

    Puffin & Wildlife Boat Tour

    Set sail from Stykkishólmur aboard a traditional fishing boat and drift through puffin colonies, basalt cliffs and seal‑haunted coves. Hear stories of the islands once inhabited by hardy locals, and watch for dolphins playing in your wake. With seabirds circling above and history echoing below deck, it’s Iceland’s wild heart — afloat.

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Experience the Grundafjörður port on your next cruise

This tender port unfolds like a Norse fever dream. Just off the pier, you’ll find walking tours through a fishing village still pulsing with old‑world rhythm. You’ll enjoy sea‑scented air, lava rock paths and bright tin roofs against a backdrop of glaciers. Stroll scenic walking paths, sample seafood pulled straight from Breiðafjörður fjord, chase the Northern Lights across skies… or just sit back and sip some Brennivín while scanning for seabirds. Grundarfjörður anchors many European and Norway & Iceland cruises, making it the kind of stop you brag about long after you’ve unpacked.

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Discover Grundarfjörður on your next cruise

Grundarfjörður cruises drop you straight into Iceland’s mythic core — a landscape where volcanoes and waterfalls share billing with Viking ghosts. Princess makes it easy to explore both the legends and the landscape, balancing rugged adventure with soft landings back onboard. Between glacier views, local goat farms and steaming bowls of seafood stew, you’ll find Iceland’s spirit alive and untamed. And when you sail away, the mountain silhouettes feel like they’re waving you off personally.

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A pointed green mountain rising behind a small waterfall, with the sun bursting at the horizon and warm pastel light reflecting across the grass and stream.

Catch sunrise spilling over Kirkjufell as soft water tumbles at your feet.

Bright green aurora stretching across a dark night sky above snowy mountains and a distant town, with reflections shimmering on calm water below.

Watch the northern lights ripple across the night sky above Grundarfjörður.

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